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Novelty LED-projection message balloon

Inactive Publication Date: 2008-10-02
HOFER RUSSELL D +3
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[0018]An object of the present invention is to provide a novelty led-projection message balloon for allowing a delightful and novel method of communicating endearing messages and / or animation.

Problems solved by technology

The main problem with conventional specialty balloons is that they lack the novelty of the proposed balloon.
However, they lack customization of the present invention and only provide aural sensation.
However, this type of balloon lacks the novelty of the proposed balloon.
However, none of these devices project an image onto a surface.
Nor do any of the aforementioned LED devices attempt to reside within a floating balloon; they are far too heavy to reside in a floating balloon.
In addition, the mentioned LED devices typically have limited customizability.

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[0033]With reference now to the drawings, and in particular to FIGS. 1-8 thereof, a new novelty led-projection message balloon embodying the principles and concepts of the present invention and generally designated by the reference numeral 10 will be described.

[0034]Turning now descriptively to the drawings, in which similar reference characters denote similar elements throughout the several views, the attached figures illustrate a novelty led-projection message balloon 10, which comprises a circuit board 20, lens assembly 30, housing 40, power source 60, and a balloon 11. The circuit board consists of LEDs 21, a microcontroller 22, interfacing circuitry 23, spring brushes 24, a photointerrupter 25, and a motor 26. The lens assembly 30 consists of eight lenses and a mounting structure. The housing consists of two end caps, a cylindrical shaft, a clear tube, and two mounting poles. The power source is to consist of four AA batteries, a battery holder, a button switch, a plastic handl...

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Abstract

Described herein is a novelty led-projection message balloon for allowing a delightful and novel method of communicating endearing messages and / or animation. The inventive device includes a circuit board, lens assembly, housing, and power source. The circuit board consists of LEDs, a microcontroller, interfacing circuitry, spring brushes, a position detector, and a motor. The power supply provides power to the housed circuit board mounted inside a balloon. The circuit board spins with light emitting elements that are projected via a lens assembly onto the balloon inner wall. The elements are rapidly turned on-off in a sequenced manner to give the illusion of a message or animation (through the persistence of vision) being projected onto the exterior of the balloon.

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CROSS-REFERENCE TO RELATED APPLICATIONS[0001]This document describes the novelty led-projection message balloon, based entirely upon information contained within provisional application 60 / 908,189 (ATTY. DOCKET NO HOFE-001). The inventors claiming the current non-provisional application have remained the same as that in the aforementioned provisional application.STATEMENT REGARDING FEDERALLY SPONSORED RESEARCH OR DEVELOPMENT[0002]Not Applicable.REFERENCE TO SEQUENCE LISTING, A TABLE, OR A COMPUTER PROGRAM LISTING COMPACT DISC APPENDIX[0003]Not Applicable.BACKGROUND OF THE INVENTION[0004]1. Field of the Invention[0005]The present invention relates generally to specialty balloons and more specifically it relates to a novelty led-projection message balloon for allowing a delightful and novel method of communicating endearing messages and / or animation.[0006]2. Description of the Related Art[0007]It can be appreciated that specialty balloons and LED signage have been in use for years. Ty...

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IPC IPC(8): A63H27/10A63H33/26F21K7/00G09G3/32G09F21/10F21K99/00
CPCH03L7/16H03L7/22
Inventor HOFER, RUSSELL D.FELDKAMP, JONATHAN ROBERTHANNAH, GARY R.HOFER, RICHARD ALLEN
Owner HOFER RUSSELL D
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